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59-240 Introductory Physical Chemistry I Fall 2015 v2.1
General Information
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Rob Schurko
389 EH
Contact me via the web site listed below!
http://chem240.cs.uwindsor.ca & Blackboard Site
Jeff Bell, David Hirsh, Nasim Farahani, Ghazale Gholami
Mohamed Aboelnga, and Stas Veinberg
M/W/F 12:30‑1:20, Chrysler Hall North G133
See schedule (M/R 2:30-3:45 - optional, recommended)
See schedule (M/T/W/R/F 2:30-5:30, 6:00-9:00, 235 EH)
A. Instructional Materials
Textbooks:
1. Volume 1 Paper Textbook Only – ISBN 9781464124518 - Physical Chemistry,
Volume 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics Paperback – Mar 21 2014 by Peter Atkins
(Author), Julio de Paula (Author)
2. Volume 1 PLUS Student Solution Manual (BUNDLE - RECOMMENDED) – ISBN
9781464196072 Volume 1 + Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Atkins' Physical
Chemistry: Written by Marshall Cady, Carmen Giunta Charles Trapp, 2014 Edition,
(10th Revised Edition) Publisher: Oxford University Press [Paperback] – Jun 27 2014
by Carmen Giunta Charles Trapp Marshall Cady (Author)
I highly recommend #2 - the solutions manual is necessary for success in this course.
(Note: 9th edition version is also supported; some information on the 8th edition is also
available)
Miscellaneous:
1. Scientific calculator
2. Web access (Blackboard Site has all Lab Materials)
B. Course Objectives
1. To provide an understanding of the principles of physical chemistry.
2. To develop in the student the ability to solve quantitative problems.
3. To promote original thought on the part of the student and encourage the use of logic
in the solution of problems.
4. To develop an ability in the student to learn and work independently.
C. Tutorials - Locations TBA, to be scheduled, Monday & Thursday 2:30-3:45
The purpose of these sessions will be to review material previously covered, and to
assist in the solution of assigned homework problems (though not the questions from
assignments or laboratory reports). Tutorial sessions will be listed online.
D. Laboratories - 235 Essex Hall - Instructors: Una Lee and Ronan San Juan
There are five physical chemistry laboratories, each of which demonstrates a physical
principle discussed in this course. The laboratories are rotational, and are not directly
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synchronized with the time line of the course; thus, students will have to read ahead in
some cases to understand the laboratory material. All laboratory information, as well
as the lab manual will be available on the 59-240 BlackBoard Site.
Outline of Course Material
Below is an outline of the material to be covered over the course of the semester, and
corresponding chapters in P.W. Atkins' “Physical Chemistry - 10th Edition” (this also
holds for the 9th edition). We will cover most of Chapters 1-5 as an introduction to
Chemical Thermodynamics.
0. Introduction to Physical Chemistry
1. The properties of gases
2. The First Law
3. The Second Law
4. Physical transformations of pure substances
5. Simple mixtures
17. Surface tension (handouts from new book)
If you are using the 8th edition, the chapters are outlined as follows:
0. Introduction to Physical Chemistry
1. The Properties of Gases.
2. The First Law of Thermodynamics
3. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
4. Physical Transformations of Pure Substances
5. Simple Mixtures
6. Phase Diagrams
A detailed outline including material coverage dates can be found on the web,
and is regularly updated.
Tips for success in Physical Chemistry
1. Attend lectures - pay attention, make notes, ask questions.
2. Review notes soon after the lecture. Summarize each lecture, look for major
concepts.
3. Download equation sheets, and use for working on problems.
4. Complete problem sets that are assigned each class. Do not get behind in
completing problem sets, you will be overwhelmed by mid-term if you do this! Complete
List A problems with the aid of the solutions manual, then try the List B problem!
5. Attend tutorials, complete problems assigned at tutorials.
6. Attend labs and complete in timely manner.
7. Check out animations on the website, visualize tricky concepts!
8. Arrange for consultation times for problems you do not understand.
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Important Dates - see website for the official list of dates
Date
Event
Comment
Wed., Sept. 9, 2015
First 59-240 Class
12:30 p.m. CN G133
Oct. 12-16, 2015
Thanksgiving & Reading week
No classes
Wed. Oct. 21, 2015
Mid-term #1 (20%)
In class
Mon., Nov. 16, 2015
VW Deadline
Wed. Nov. 18, 2015
Mid-term #2 (20%)
In class
Mon., Dec. 7, 2015
Last Day of Classes
Mon., Dec. 14, 2015
Final Examination (45%)
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Mid-term exams are 50‑55 minutes in length. The final examination is three hours in
length.
Students will have an opportunity to evaluate the course and professor within the final
two weeks of lectures. Advance notice of this date will be given in class.
A calendar for exams, labs and tutorials is available on the website.
Attendance of intro week and all laboratories is mandatory. Official written
documentation as to why a student misses a laboratory (e.g., medical reasons, etc.)
must be provided, otherwise the student will not be able to reschedule sessions. and will
receive a grade of zero for that laboratory. Your doctor must fill in the Faculty of
Science Medical Certificate (available from the Chemistry website).
Marking Scheme
Mark Breakdown:
Mid‑term 1
Mid‑term 2
Lab
Final Exam
20%
20%
15%
45%
All grades are numerical, from 0-100, as of Fall 2013.
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Course regulations (All students must read this during the first week of term).
A. Attendance is VERY IMPORTANT to be successful in this course - students who do
not attend lectures generally score very low on exams and assignments. You must
keep up with the material as the semester progresses.
B. To arrange consultation time with Dr. Schurko, please make an appointment using
the Contact Page available on the website. Office hours are flexible and will be
adjusted around your schedule of classes and labs.
C. You MUST study outside of class. Outside work should include reading assigned
material, doing assigned questions and problems, reviewing lecture notes, correcting
errors made in past work, etc. For every 1 hour of lecture, 1-2 hours should be spent
outside of class. Physical chemistry requires study, practice and drill.
D. Adequate lecture notes should be taken. These notes should be reviewed as soon as
possible after each class meeting. The student is encouraged to consult with the
instructor about any material that is unclear. Lectures are currently available on the web
- modified versions should be available immediate prior to or after the lecture.
E. Attendance of intro week and all laboratories is mandatory. Official written
documentation as to why a student misses a laboratory (e.g., medical reasons, etc.)
must be provided within 12 hours before or after the scheduled lab session,
otherwise the student will not be able to reschedule sessions. and will receive a grade
of zero for that laboratory.
F. Exams missed due without an official excused absence will result in a grade of zero.
Only students with an official excused absence will be given the opportunity to make-up
an exam. If you cannot make an exam in the event of a religious holiday or University
of Windsor athletic commitment, you must notify Dr. Schurko by Sept. 17, 2015. If for
health or personal reasons an exam must be missed, you must notify Dr. Schurko
within 12 hours before or after the exam, and you must have your physician fill out
the Faculty of Science Medical Certificate (available from the Chemistry website).
G. All students are required to take the final examination in order to receive a passing
grade in the course. No notebooks, texts or cheat sheets are allowed in any of the
examinations. Students caught cheating will receive an automatic grade of zero on
that test/exam and be subject to academic discipline.
H. Laboratory reports must be independently written. Students which deliberately copy
answers, figures, charts or other materials from their partners or from old laboratories
will receive an automatic grade of zero on the laboratory report and be subject to
academic discipline.
By writing the examinations and laboratories in this course, you express consent with
the above regulations and those written at the top of all examination papers.
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